March 29, 19682g~
MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITI OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS,
HAD AND HELD ON MARCH 29, 1968.
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The City Council of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, met in special session at its
regular meeting place in Weat Memphis, Arkansas, at 9:OOF.M., Friday, March 29, 1968. The
following were present: Mayror Bob Eden, presiding, and Aldermen: Pritchard Horton,
Kirby Leggett, Paul Matthews, R. L. Smith, F. C. Weis, and 0. C. Haleyf and City Attorney
W. H. Dillahnnty.
Absent: Aldermen: 0. I. Bollinger and C. T. Rodgers.
The Notice for the Special Meeting read ae follows:
To: 0. I. Bollinger, 0. C. Haley, Pritchard Horton, Kirby Leggett, Paul Matthews, C. T. Rodgers,
Robert L. Smith, and F. C. Weis, Aldermen oY the City of West Memphis
You are hereby notified there will be a Special Meeting of the Council of the City of Weat Memphis
at 3:00 P.M. Friday, March 29, 1968, in the City Hall in West Memphis, Arkansas, Arkansas, for the
purpose of accepting the resignation of W. H. Dillahunty, City Attorney, and electing his successor.
Witness my hand this 28th day of March, 1968.
Mayor Eden announced Waivers' of Notice of Meeting had been signed by Aldermen 0. I. Bollinger
and C. T. Rodgers.
It being determined a quorum was present, the following proceedings were had to-wit:
Letter of resignation of City Attorney W. H. Dillahunty was read by Mayor Eden as follows:
March 28, 1968
Mayor Bob Eden
City Hall
West Memphis, Arkansas
Dear Mayor:
I have been officially notified that I am to be sworn in as United States Attorney for the
Eastern District of Arkansas on Monday, April 1, 1968, at 9:30 A.M.
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I did not realize that this would happen ao soon but this leaves me with no alternative
other than to respectfully submit my official resignation ae City Attorney of Weat Memphis,
Arkansas, effective as soon as the city council can be legally convened to appoint ~ successor.
This resignation is with mixed emotions because my many years as city attorney have been
very rewarding in that I have had some small part in seeing the tremendous groxth oY Chia fine
city. To you, ~ successor and all other officials of the City, I leave on my nex venture with
sincere hope that our close friendship will not diminish even though I will be in Little Rock.
Respectfully Submitted,
/S/ W. H. DILLAHUNTY
CITY ATTORNEY
Motion was made by Alderman Smith, seconded by Alderman Matth!lwa: That the resignation of
City Attorney W. H. Dillahunty be accepted. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Horton, Leggett, Matthews, Smith, Weis, and Haley.
No: None.
The Council was advised there will be an election in November to fill the unexpired term
of the City Attorney, however, it will be necessary to elect a successor to serve the balance
of 1968. After discussion, motion was made by Alderman Leggett, seconded by Alderman Haley:
That R. E. Wallin be elected City Attorney for the remainder of the year. Upon vote, the voting
was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Horton, Leggett, Matthews, Smith, Weis, and Haley.
No: None.
The Council was informed the City Attorney appoints the Deputy to serve at the will and
pleasure of the City Attorney.
No further business being presented, the meeting was adjourned.
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APPROVED: APRIL 4, 1968